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Family Law Associate Attorney

Attorney Sharon Jackson, LLC

Family Law Associate Attorney

Lawrenceville, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at litigation, mediation, and client management. The candidate will manage cases from start to finish for prenuptial agreements, divorce, adoption, alimony, child support, and child custody cases. If you enjoy going to court but also have the skills to settle family law cases and have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now! We have a close-knit team that works well together because we have common work values and goals. The team selects all new hires, not the firm owner. We are looking for attorneys who will be a good fit for our team of hardworking, system-driven nerdy team that thrive on learning, teamwork, and personal and professional growth. Responsibilities: • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process • Represent clients in court proceedings as needed • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action • Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed • Our lawyers focus on the work that a law degree is required for, not tasks that can be performed by paralegals and legal assistants. You must have the ability to delegate and lead to be an effective attorney with our team. You must know and lead your cases. The support staff will handle telephone, calendaring, and scheduling. • Determine case strategy and resources needed, such as a GAL, mediator, expert, home appraisal, etc. • Negotiate settlements through settlement conferences and or mediation. • Develop and implement a litigation strategy. • Develop cross-examination, direct examination, and trial strategy. • Dictate strategy, needs, and methods to paralegals and legal assistants. Review and approve all drafts. • Lead client communication and client happiness efforts. • Facilitate resolutions that save the client money and consider the client's budget. • Litigate when necessary, ensuring that clients see you fighting for them and ensuring that they get whatever they are entitled to receive. • Engage with clients frequently and help clients cope amid stressful family situations. • Obtain at least one five-star client every month. • Operate efficiently and meet billable hour requirements. • Manage the accounts receivable on cases that you own, ensuring that your clients have the proper funds before the work is performed. Qualifications: • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations • 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position • Minimum of 2 years of family law experience is required. • Sensitive people are NOT a fit for our company or our team. This is family law. It requires tough, get-it-done professionals who don't get their feathers ruffled easily. You must be able to handle difficult judges, challenging clients, and combative opposing attorneys. • Must be able to take criticism and feedback from clients, opposing parties, and judges. • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement is required. • A sense of humor and a positive attitude are needed for this industry and our firm. • The desire to win and be the best is essential for trial lawyers in our firm. • Commitment to excellence is required. We offer unique benefits, superior pay and incentives, and opportunities for A players only. Compensation: $90,000 - $155,000

    • Our lawyers focus on the work that a law degree is required for, not tasks that can be performed by paralegals and legal assistants. You must have the ability to delegate and lead to be an effective attorney with our team. You must know and lead your cases. The support staff will handle telephone, calendaring, and scheduling. • Determine case strategy and resources needed, such as a GAL, mediator, expert, home appraisal, etc. • Negotiate settlements through settlement conferences and or mediation. • Develop and implement a litigation strategy. • Develop cross-examination, direct examination, and trial strategy. • Dictate strategy, needs, and methods to paralegals and legal assistants. Review and approve all drafts. • Lead client communication and client happiness efforts. • Facilitate resolutions that save the client money and consider the client's budget. • Litigate when necessary, ensuring that clients see you fighting for them and ensuring that they get whatever they are entitled to receive. • Engage with clients frequently and help clients cope amid stressful family situations. • Obtain at least one five-star client every month. • Operate efficiently and meet billable hour requirements. • Manage the accounts receivable on cases that you own, ensuring that your clients have the proper funds before the work is performed.

  • Compensation
    $70,000-$185,000 per year